Job summaryApplications are invited for a full-time Specialist Grade Doctor in Urology appointment (10PA's) within the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service in response to service requirements, providing care across three Acute Trusts. The main base for this post will be at James Paget University Hospital with some sessional time delivered at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.Main duties of the jobPrinciple Job Purpose: To work in close association with the Consultant Urologists and associated specialties to provide a comprehensive general urological service at the JPUH and NNUH.Main Duties and Responsibilities:ClinicalTo provide management of in-patients and out-patients for elective and emergency cases.To contribute to networked stone service across JPUH and NNUH.To help reduce waiting lists in both out-patient and operating lists.To contribute to meeting the Care Group objectives.OrganisationalTo undertake appropriate projects and administration as required by the department.Clinical GovernanceTo provide clinical services in line with the Trust's clinical governance arrangements which are designed to ensure that agreed quality standards are achieved. These requirements include Audit, Continuous Professional Development, Risk Management and Revalidation.About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane siteDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site Nursery at NNUH Colney LaneOn-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney LaneSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsDetailsDate posted03 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
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104,401 to 115,341 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number234-MS2556Job locationsNNUHColney LaneNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.AAC Interview Date: 28th September 2026
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.AAC Interview Date: 28th September 2026Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentMRCSFull GMC RegistrationFRCS UrolDesirableHigher Degree
Aptitudes
EssentialCommitment to high quality urological service.Excellent communication skills - oral and written.Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team.Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under extreme pressure.Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.Independence in Core Diagnostic and Therapeutic Urology procedures.DesirablePrevious responsibility for service improvement.Management skillsExperience with teaching and trainingOrganisational skillsSpecialist interest in stone disease
Experience
EssentialApplicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 6 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.Must meet criteria within Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Frameworkxx, agreed between AoMRC, BMA and NHS Employers.Training and expertise in children's safeguardingPrevious operative experience is required including flexible cystoscopiesA wide experience of in-patient and out-patient medical treatment of specific Urological conditions as well as the management of urological Emergencies in an on-call setting is essentialDesirableExperience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
EssentialCommitment to develop an appropriate special interest within Urology
Circumstances
EssentialFlexible outlook on working hours.Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.Ability to travel across multi-sites with whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staffAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesDesirableGood presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentMRCSFull GMC RegistrationFRCS UrolDesirableHigher Degree
Aptitudes
EssentialCommitment to high quality urological service.Excellent communication skills - oral and written.Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team.Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under extreme pressure.Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.Independence in Core Diagnostic and Therapeutic Urology procedures.DesirablePrevious responsibility for service improvement.Management skillsExperience with teaching and trainingOrganisational skillsSpecialist interest in stone disease
Experience
EssentialApplicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 6 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.Must meet criteria within Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Frameworkxx, agreed between AoMRC, BMA and NHS Employers.Training and expertise in children's safeguardingPrevious operative experience is required including flexible cystoscopiesA wide experience of in-patient and out-patient medical treatment of specific Urological conditions as well as the management of urological Emergencies in an on-call setting is essentialDesirableExperience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
EssentialCommitment to develop an appropriate special interest within Urology
Circumstances
EssentialFlexible outlook on working hours.Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.Ability to travel across multi-sites with whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staffAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesDesirableGood presentation skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xehkeey For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNNUHColney LaneNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNNUHColney LaneNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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